Man shot by Waukegan police moves from hospital to jail

The 27-year-old Waukegan man who was shot by police after allegedly pointing a BB gun at an officer was released from the hospital Tuesday and taken to bond court.

Edward Prado's bail was set at $150,000 on charges of aggravated robbery, attempting to disarm a police officer, possession of a stolen vehicle and aggravated assault, according to Comdr. Joe Florip of the Waukegan Police Department.

Florip said the investigation shows that Prado arrived the night of Dec. 26 at the Police Department in a stolen vehicle, went up to an officer and demanded his firearm. Florip said Prado then pointed what turned out to be a BB gun at the officer and the officer shot him.

The incident is still being investigated by the Illinois State Police.

Prado was in the Lake County jail Tuesday and is scheduled to appear in Lake County Circuit Court on Feb. 7.